Part-Time Peer Advocate for Housing Recovery and Mental Health Services

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is seeking a Part-Time Peer Advocate for Housing Recovery and Mental Health Services. The ideal candidate will provide peer support to members to help them reach their individual goals of independence. The role involves facilitating life skills groups, providing peer support, and outreach to local businesses and social organizations.

Requirements

• Facilitate life skills groups
• Provide peer support to members in order to help them reach their individual goals of independence
• Visit hospitals, group homes, board and care facilities and other similar sites to meet with and provide outreach to mental health consumers
• Outreach to local businesses and social organizations to inform them of the functions of the Discovery Resource Center
• Provide updated resources from our community to individuals who come in for services
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and works cooperatively with other staff
• Make adequate and timely adjustments as needed

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full benefits package